Glass Display Case
Antique 19th Century Campaign Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Argentine Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century Nautical Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Paper, Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Cork
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Nautical Objects
Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves
Glass
Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Wood
20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Country Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1870s English Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Nautical Objects
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vitrines
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
- How is cased glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How cased glass is made varies. In some cases, an artisan blows a new layer of glass over top of an already-produced piece. Alternatively, a glassmaker can layer glass and blow it out at one time. Shop a selection of cased glass decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether Ray-Ban sunglass cases are leather varies. Ray-Ban eyewear typically comes in a faux leather case, but Ray-Ban has released limited edition genuine leather cases for purchase separately over the years. Find a variety of Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.
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